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thebard · 11-05-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Just talked to CS @ B&N. They apologised and said that they had lost all visibility to orders placed on the 31st and asked for customers to please be patient while they try to restore (no ETA on restore).The CS rep promised that if B&N were unable to restore, I would be allowed to reinstate the order including use of now expired coupon. I told them I'd call back next week.

They lost an order I placed on the 30th as well. To make matters worse, it was an in-store purchase and the rep had typed my email incorrectly, so I got no confirmation. The website threatened to lock me out when I tried to look up the order too many times!

For those of you having trouble tracking in-store orders through your local store, try the following retail number, as the main outlet number is out of commission due to the weather:

1-800-843-2665

My retail store had told me the order was fine, but I had a bad feeling when the website kicked the order number back at me, and it's a good thing: the distribution rep told me the order had disappeared, and re-submitted it as pre-paid.

Yami · 11-05-2012, 08:29 PM

The order I placed on 31st has just finally appeared on the system. Hurrah!

evoxturbo · 11-05-2012, 08:33 PM

Just bought Dazed and Confused on Criterion at B&N. Can anybody help me decide if it would be worth it to buy Traffic Criterion when Walmart has the regular Blu-ray for $7.88?

Is there a big difference in picture and sound on the Criterion? The film has blown out color filters throughout, so my guess is it wouldn't be that much different.

EddieLarkin · 11-05-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nagysaudio

More, or less, Criterion already confirmed that those early Cronenberg's movies are coming

They did?

thelberg · 11-05-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by evoxturbo

Just bought Dazed and Confused on Criterion at B&N. Can anybody help me decide if it would be worth it to buy Traffic Criterion when Walmart has the regular Blu-ray for $7.88?

Is there a big difference in picture and sound on the Criterion? The film has blown out color filters throughout, so my guess is it wouldn't be that much different.

DVD Beaver has screenshot comparisons, but I highly recommend the Criterion edition for its bonus features (including three audio commentaries).

evoxturbo · 11-05-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thelberg

DVD Beaver has screenshot comparisons, but I highly recommend the Criterion edition for its bonus features (including three audio commentaries).

Thank you. How are the deleted scenes. I was most interested in seeing Catherine Zeta Jones Funzone meeting scene because the scene where she takes the people the doll is riveting.

I can tell the difference between the regular Blu-ray and Criterion. Criterion looks perfect. Regular Blu-ray looks almost perfect.

evoxturbo · 11-05-2012, 09:17 PM

Just getting ready to watch my first Criterion ever Dazed and Confused. So cool. Im gonna blast that $h!t. Neighbors going to love me long time.

zoodermin · 11-05-2012, 09:37 PM

I’m very interested in buying Godard’s Weekend but I’m not sure if it guarantees a blind buy. Anyone who’s seen it, care to share any insights? Thanks!

blujazz · 11-05-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

I’m very interested in buying Godard’s Weekend but I’m not sure if it guarantees a blind buy. Anyone who’s seen it, care to share any insights? Thanks!

I'm actually a bit split on this. It's very surreal and has moments of dark humour. Possibly not for everybody. It gets darker as the film progresses. It features:

[Show spoiler]

-- and that's just on its final 15 minutes. It's a very different Godard film from the others released in Criterion blu-ray.

Scottie · 11-05-2012, 09:42 PM

What do you guys think will be announced for February 2013 in about 1.5 weeks?

I'm thinking Eclipse Series 38, a Bergman upgrade, and 2 or 3 new films.

zoodermin · 11-05-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

What do you guys think will be announced for February 2013 in about 1.5 weeks?

I'm thinking Eclipse Series 38, a Bergman upgrade, and 2 or 3 new films.

I hope Wild Strawberries will be the Bergman upgrade. I’ve been waiting for that one for ages!

On another note, does anyone know why Rashomon and Weekend are priced 34.04 and not 19.99 like the others? I thought the sale was until Nov. 19.

Darkcritic · 11-05-2012, 09:55 PM

What do you think will be the next Eclipse? I was pretty sure the Pierre Etaix films were going to be Eclipse but with all the care Janus took I seriously doubt they will dump them there

. I want another surprise, something unexpected, radical/experimental cinema if possible

.

SammyJankis · 11-05-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

I hope Wild Strawberries will be the Bergman upgrade. I’ve been waiting for that one for ages!

On another note, does anyone know why Rashomon and Weekend are priced 34.04 and not 19.99 like the others? I thought the sale was until Nov. 19.

Pre-orders have now been discounted from the sale. Once they release tomorrow, the price for those titles will be adjusted. Why you can't pre-order them, I don't know.

Scottie · 11-05-2012, 11:17 PM

What are the chances we'll see an upgrade on Notorious, Rebecca, Spellbound, or all 3?

EddieLarkin · 11-05-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

What are the chances we'll see an upgrade on Notorious, Rebecca, Spellbound, or all 3?

None. The rights reverted back to MGM years and years ago and they have all since seen Blu-ray releases from them. It's safe to pick them up.

Snicket · 11-05-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

What do you guys think will be announced for February 2013 in about 1.5 weeks?

I'm thinking Eclipse Series 38, a Bergman upgrade, and 2 or 3 new films.

I hope to see Badlands and Y Tu Mama Tambien just so we can stop talking about them.

At some point this year I suspect The Life Aquatic will show up.

My 1 in a 1,000 Criterion want is a release for Wendy and Lucy.

TJS_Blu · 11-05-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Just talked to CS @ B&N. They apologised and said that they had lost all visibility to orders placed on the 31st and asked for customers to please be patient while they try to restore (no ETA on restore).The CS rep promised that if B&N were unable to restore, I would be allowed to reinstate the order including use of now expired coupon. I told them I'd call back next week.

And I have rec'd an email confirmation of the Oct 31st order.

retablo · 11-06-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

I hope Wild Strawberries will be the Bergman upgrade. I’ve been waiting for that one for ages!

I'd honestly rather have either the faith trilogy (Through A Glass Darkly, Winter Light, The Silence) or Autumn Sonata (since it has never even been anamorphic). However, I'd gladly welcome more Bergman on blu.

retablo · 11-06-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Pre-orders have now been discounted from the sale. Once they release tomorrow, the price for those titles will be adjusted. Why you can't pre-order them, I don't know.

Sweet, I pre-ordered everything for the rest of the year while they were still 50% off. Those orders better stand.

Alex DeLarge · 11-06-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

I hope to see Badlands and Y Tu Mama Tambien just so we can stop talking about them.

At some point this year I suspect The Life Aquatic will show up.

My 1 in a 1,000 Criterion want is a release for Wendy and Lucy.

WENDY AND LUCY is a great film and has my vote!

I would like to see Oshima's BOY.

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11-05-2012, 08:29 PM	#55662
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	The order I placed on 31st has just finally appeared on the system. Hurrah!

11-05-2012, 08:33 PM	#55663
evoxturbo Power Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1062 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:121	Just bought Dazed and Confused on Criterion at B&N. Can anybody help me decide if it would be worth it to buy Traffic Criterion when Walmart has the regular Blu-ray for $7.88? Is there a big difference in picture and sound on the Criterion? The film has blown out color filters throughout, so my guess is it wouldn't be that much different.

11-05-2012, 09:17 PM	#55667
evoxturbo Power Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1062 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:121	Just getting ready to watch my first Criterion ever Dazed and Confused. So cool. Im gonna blast that $h!t. Neighbors going to love me long time.

11-05-2012, 09:37 PM	#55668
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	I’m very interested in buying Godard’s Weekend but I’m not sure if it guarantees a blind buy. Anyone who’s seen it, care to share any insights? Thanks!

11-05-2012, 09:42 PM	#55670
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	What do you guys think will be announced for February 2013 in about 1.5 weeks? I'm thinking Eclipse Series 38, a Bergman upgrade, and 2 or 3 new films.

11-05-2012, 09:55 PM	#55672
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	What do you think will be the next Eclipse? I was pretty sure the Pierre Etaix films were going to be Eclipse but with all the care Janus took I seriously doubt they will dump them there . I want another surprise, something unexpected, radical/experimental cinema if possible .

11-05-2012, 11:17 PM	#55674
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	What are the chances we'll see an upgrade on Notorious, Rebecca, Spellbound, or all 3?

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